Strategic Procurement Lead - Agriculture & Fruits

dole asia company limited; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dole Asia Company Limited in the Philippines seeks a Procurement Category Manager for Agriculture and Fruits to lead category strategies, sourcing, and supplier management.

You will drive cost optimization, lifecycle value, and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance across the farming and food supply chain. This full-time onsite role requires relocation to Polomolok, South Cotabato.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business fields.
• At least 3 years of procurement leadership experience in food manufacturing or agriculture.
• Experience in managing agricultural and chemicals or related direct procurement categories is a strong advantage.
• Strong familiarity with SAP and Ivalua or similar procurement systems.
• End-to-end procurement knowledge including Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Operation, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Leading, Organizing & Controlling.
• High analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solving and solution-driven.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and persuasion skills.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willing to relocate to and be based in Polomolok, South Cotabato, and work on a full-time onsite arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the development, planning, and execution of category procurement strategies.
• Deliver competitive advantage through cost optimization, total lifecycle value, demand management, supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and continuity.
• Ensure requirements are fulfilled at the right quality, quantity, time, service level, and total cost.
• Provide strategic leadership, governance, and tactical support to Procurement, partnering with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Supplier Management

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

Master's Degree (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Ivalua

Job description

Dole Asia Company Limited in the Philippines seeks a Procurement Category Manager for Agriculture and Fruits to lead category strategies, sourcing, and supplier management.

You will drive cost optimization, lifecycle value, and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance across the farming and food supply chain. This full-time onsite role requires relocation to Polomolok, South Cotabato.